Lisbon: City of the Sea by Jack Malcolm
Offers a portrait of a much loved city - Lisbon. This title presents the history of this haunting and attractive port whose prominent position on the Tagus estuary has inextricably bound its character with the sea. It traces the city's life through its imperial success in the 16th century to its position as a vibrant European capital.
'Malcolm Jack is a surefooted and erudite guide to the labyrinth of historical LisbonThe city's Moorish past, the age of discovery when Lisbon was the harbour from which the limits of the world were explored, the architectural splendours of the Manueline age, the desolation of the great earthquake of 1755, the Grand Tours of Beckford and Byron, the weird urban fantasies of Pessoa, the hauntingly nostalgic airs of fado - all are conjured up in this splendid book.' Robert Irwin, Historian, Arabist and novelist 'A scholarly yet highly entertaining introduction to Lisbon. The author constantly draws on his extensive knowledge of contemporary travel literature but his main source of description and insight derives from his own, direct observation of all the nooks and crannies of old Lisbon and his unique ability to capture the spirit of the place. Recommended as essential reading for Lisbon lovers, prospective travellers, Lusophiles and others.' Professor Joao Almeida Flor, University of LisbonANGLO-PORTUGUESE SOCIETY NEWSLETTER'Any good historian must provide an engaging narrative, be able to relate ideas to history and provide savoury anecdote. Malcolm Jack does all of these things.'- Philip Jenkins 'a vivid biography of my favourite city' - Barry Humphries, Sunday Telegraph Books of the Year
Malcolm Jack has written about eighteenth-century philosophy and literature and has edited the works of both Lady Wortley Montagu and William Beckford. His most recent book, Sintra: A Glorious Eden, was published in 2002. He has had a home in Portugal for many years.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781845114039 |
| ISBN 10 | 1845114035 |
| Title | Lisbon: City of the Sea |
| Author | Jack Malcolm |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2007-06-29 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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